“I’m so excited to be releasing music again. I’m nervous but really happy to be sharing them finally,” she told The Sun.

“It’s a dream come true to sign a solo deal with a label that’s as brilliant as Virgin EMI.

“The team really share my vision for the album and I can’t wait to start performing again.”

Nadine’s Girls Aloud bandmates have been busy since the group confirmed their split in 2013.

Cheryl recently became a mother and briefly returned to The X Factor, also releasing her fourth solo album Only Human in 2014.

Kimberley Walsh also released a solo album and has become a mother, while Nicola Roberts – whose 2011 solo album was a hit with critics – has written for other artists and Sarah Harding has launched a stage career. She’s also rumoured to be on Celebrity Big Brother this summer.